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SPFT 31: Nurminen vs. Ferguson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Holloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brookins has chosen Kickstart as his entrance music. Jonathan Brookins told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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143 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brookins clobbers Holloway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brookins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holloway looks to land a left hand but Brookins moved out of range nicely.
Brookins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holloway.
Brookins throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway thows a body shot but no joy.
Holloway checks a low kick from Brookins.
Holloway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brookins.
Holloway throws a lazy right hand but Brookins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brookins scores with a hook to the body. Holloway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brookins scores with a jab to the body.
Brookins throws a jab but it's blocked by Holloway.
Brookins scores with a jab to the head.
Holloway wants to clinch up but Brookins keeps it at a distance.
Brookins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brookins lands a jab to the nose.
Holloway throws a lazy right hand but Brookins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holloway throws a shot from downtown. Brookins moves away and avoids it.
Holloway throws a body punch but Brookins moves out of range.
Brookins throws a lazy right hand but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brookins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brookins scores with a decent looking hook.
Holloway missing with a left hand there. Brookins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brookins moves into the clinch successfully.
Brookins can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brookins.
Brookins tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway tries to pull guard but Brookins holds him up against the cage and eventually Holloway drops back down to his feet.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brookins lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brookins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway gets control of Brookins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holloway will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brookins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holloway has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brookins has managed to get both his arms back between Holloway's legs - danger averted.
Brookins throwing strikes from guard but Holloway blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brookins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holloway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brookins works over Holloway with some ground and pound from guard.
Holloway working for a triangle but Brookins defends it easily.
Brookins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brookins scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins postures up in Holloway's guard and throws a big left but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brookins is aware though and is defending well.
Brookins is pushing down on Holloway's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holloway is fighting to maintain full guard but Brookins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holloway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brookins.
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.
Holloway trying to control from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brookins is trying to control the action in half guard but Holloway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holloway wants to get back to full guard but Brookins has mounted him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holloway takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Holloway is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brookins landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Brookins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Brookins.
Brookins scores with a shot to the body.
Brookins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holloway.
Brookins misses with a straight right.
Brookins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brookins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holloway looks to land a left hand but Brookins moved out of range nicely.
Brookins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A swing and a miss from Holloway.
Holloway tries to clinch but Brookins moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Brookins.
A punch lands to the side of Holloway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brookins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holloway back to the cage. Brookins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins just misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brookins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brookins moves away.
Jonathan Brookins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brookins darts in and clinches Holloway up against the cage.
Brookins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brookins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Brookins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brookins looking to throw knees to the head but Holloway is blocking nicely.
Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Brookins.
Brookins tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Brookins back against the cage.
Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brookins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
A short right from Brookins on the inside.
Holloway trying to control the position but instead, Brookins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holloway into the cage.
Brookins works on Holloway's body with a couple of short punches.
Holloway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brookins's efforts to push away.
Brookins scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brookins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brookins.
Brookins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brookins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holloway is rocked!
Holloway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brookins just stands there and leans against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brookins gets through Holloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brookins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brookins lands a right hand.
Holloway tries to work over Brookins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brookins is struggling to control the position.
Holloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Brookins.
Brookins lands a nice shot to the body.
Brookins lands a nice uppercut.
Brookins lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brookins lands with a left to the head.
Brookins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holloway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Brookins.
Holloway seems to have got his legs back now.
Holloway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brookins lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Brookins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Brookins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brookins pushes Holloway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holloway trying to land knees to the body.
Brookins controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Brookins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Brookins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A big right from Holloway misses.
Jonathan Brookins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brookins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brookins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brookins pushes Holloway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holloway is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brookins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brookins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brookins lands a body punch.
Brookins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brookins lands an uppercut.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Brookins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brookins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brookins lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Brookins on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Jonathan Brookins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Brookins.
Brookins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brookins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Brookins.
Brookins gets through Holloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Brookins.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brookins.
Holloway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Holloway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brookins avoids it.
Holloway tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brookins works on Holloway's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Brookins.
Brookins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jonathan Brookins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brookins lands a hook that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Brookins lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway is trying to pull guard but Brookins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Brookins - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brookins lands with a right to the head.
Brookins pushes Holloway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Brookins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brookins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Brookins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brookins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holloway takes a shot to the head.
Brookins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brookins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brookins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brookins.
Brookins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brookins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brookins lands with a nice combination. Holloway backs away looking to recover.
Brookins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins scores with a body shot.
Brookins closes the distance and clinches.
George Holloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brookins lands a nice shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brookins pushes Holloway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brookins gets through Holloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brookins avoids the elbow strike from Holloway, against the cage.
Brookins blocks an uppercut.
Brookins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head.
Brookins lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brookins is working Holloway over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brookins lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Brookins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Brookins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brookins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Brookins!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jonathan Brookins thanked Hopkins Athletics for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Boru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernell Samack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boru kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is rocky . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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281 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Boru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fernell Samack!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samack drops Boru with a beautiful combination! Boru stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Samack is looking for the KO!
It looks like The Boru has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Samack knocks Boru out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fernell Samack!
An out of breath Fernell Samack thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ville Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kick Puncher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apila comes to the cage accompanied by Distance ( OF OUR SKILLS). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ville Apila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kick Puncher!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puncher misses with a double jab.
Puncher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Puncher misses.
Puncher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Puncher. Those never looked like landing.
Puncher moves in looking to clinch but Apila pushes him off.
Puncher looks to land a combination. Apila sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Puncher throws a lazy right hand but Apila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puncher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Puncher showed some decent athleticism there.
Puncher is looking to take a break and control but Apila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Apila manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puncher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puncher has managed to get both his arms back between Apila's legs - danger averted.
Puncher looking to sit in guard and control but Apila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Apila wants to control from the top but Puncher keeps moving.
Apila distracts Puncher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Apila looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apila throws a big right hand that misses.
Apila wants to pass the guard but Puncher is keeping the position.
Puncher looking for a sweep. Not yet Puncher, not yet.
Puncher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Apila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Apila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila postures up.
Kick Puncher has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Apila rushes Puncher and presses him up against the cage.
Puncher working Apila over with knees to the body.
Puncher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apila.
Puncher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Apila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Puncher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Apila's face.
Puncher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Apila is trying to pull guard but Puncher has him pressed against the cage.
Apila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Puncher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Apila is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Apila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puncher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apila.
Nice elbow from Puncher.
Apila is trying to pull guard but Puncher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apila struggles to land a body shot inside as Puncher controls his hands.
Apila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puncher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Puncher looking to throw knees to the head but Apila is blocking nicely.
Puncher with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puncher misses with some punches.
Apila avoids the elbow strike from Puncher, against the cage.
Puncher misses with an elbow over the top.
Puncher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Puncher is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Apila avoiding damage as Puncher throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Puncher.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puncher tries to land a knee to the head but Apila blocks with his arms.
Apila is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Puncher misses with an elbow strike.
Apila fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Puncher dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Puncher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Puncher takes a swing at Apila's ribcage but misses.
Apila slips a jab from Puncher.
Apila throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Puncher was covering up waiting for the punch and Apila finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apila throws a strike but Puncher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Apila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puncher stopping the sweep attempt from Apila.
Apila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puncher.
Puncher looking to sit in guard and control but Apila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Puncher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Apila manages to get himself to full guard.
Puncher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puncher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puncher landing with the ground and pound.
Puncher is in close to Apila's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Puncher looking to sit in guard and control but Apila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Apila looking to sit in guard and control but Puncher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Puncher wants to control from the top but Apila keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puncher forces his way into half guard.
Puncher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puncher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Puncher slows the pace down in half guard.
Puncher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apila looking for submissions off his back.
Puncher is looking to take a break and control but Apila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Puncher.
Apila is refusing to be controlled, as Puncher sits in half guard.
Puncher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kick Puncher has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apila keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Puncher controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Puncher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Apila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apila thows a body shot but no joy.
Puncher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apila.
Puncher looks to land a left hand but Apila moved out of range nicely.
Puncher just misses with a punch to the body.
Puncher closes the distance and pushes Apila back into the cage.
Puncher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Puncher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apila.
Puncher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Apila is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Puncher is defending well.
Apila blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Puncher gets underhooks to prevent Apila's takedown attempt.
Puncher misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puncher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Puncher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apila is defending well for now.
Puncher tries to land a knee to the head but Apila blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Puncher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Apila's brow.
Kick Puncher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Puncher missing with knees to the body.
Apila taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Apila is trying to force a seperation but Puncher has the dominant position.
Apila takes an elbow to the temple.
Puncher missing with knees to the body.
Puncher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apila is defending well for now.
Puncher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Puncher with a knee to the head.
Apila is looking to control Puncher's arms but Puncher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Apila has his back to the cage.
Puncher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apila has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Puncher is trying to keep an underhook but Apila manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Apila is trying to work for a kimura but Puncher is defending well.
Puncher tries to get to full guard but Apila has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Apila connects with a nice short shot to Puncher's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apila looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Puncher trying to control but Apila postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila wants to take a breather but Puncher is having none of it.
Ville Apila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puncher is looking to improve his position.
Apila winds up and cracks Puncher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Apila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Puncher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Apila.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apila is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Puncher wants to improve his position but Apila is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apila is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Puncher is just riding it out for now. Apila eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kick Puncher.
Well Puncher has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kick Puncher!
A very excited looking Kick Puncher rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt Warburton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernov comes to the cage accompanied by 2rbina 2rista - Brutality. Warburton has chosen Type O Negative as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Chernov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Curt Warburton!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warburton shoots in but no luck this time.
Chernov lands a jab to the head.
Chernov shoots in and gets a takedown into Warburton's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chernov distracts Warburton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warburton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Warburton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Warburton wants to get back to his feet but Chernov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chernov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chernov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chernov postures up and lands a big shot to Warburton's brow.
Warburton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernov connects with a couple of short punches.
Warburton is still in real trouble! Can Chernov finish him?
Warburton wants to stand and escape but Chernov is having none of it.
Chernov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chernov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Warburton wants to stand up but Chernov is controlling him.
Chernov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warburton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Warburton is looking to stand up but Chernov isn't so interested in that idea.
Warburton seems to have recovered his senses.
Chernov works over Warburton with some ground and pound from guard.
Chernov landing with the ground and pound.
Warburton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton wants to get back to his feet but Chernov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chernov landing some decent shots from guard.
Warburton wants to get back to his feet but Chernov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chernov is working Warburton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chernov distracts Warburton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chernov with a nice head shot there.
Chernov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warburton wants to stand but Chernov is controlling the position.
Warburton can't keep his opponent in guard - Chernov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton wants to get back to his feet.
Chernov working the head and body with strikes.
Chernov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warburton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chernov working Warburton over with strikes.
Warburton is trying to stand up here but Chernov is controlling him well.
Chernov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Warburton!
Warburton taking shots to the head.
Warburton is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Chernov scoring with strikes but Warburton is staying in there.
Warburton is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Warburton takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Chernov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Chernov!
An out of breath Mark Chernov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Val Engine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egor Komarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Val Engine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Komarov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Engine misses with a takedown attempt - Komarov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Komarov is defended easily by Engine.
Komarov misses with a body kick.
Komarov misses with a takedown attempt
and Engine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Val Engine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egor Komarov.
Engine drops back looking for a leg! Komarov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Komarov manages to kick Engine off! Engine jumps back into Komarov's guard.
Komarov wants to improve his position but instead Engine has moved into half guard.
Engine has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Komarov defend it? Engine steps over the head and cranks it - Komarov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Engine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Val Engine!
Post fight, Val Engine took to the microphone: 'Thank you SPFT for giving me awesome fights!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stand Alone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stand Alone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pekka Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puukko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alone's head.
A punch combination from Puukko misses.
Puukko scores with a head kick. Alone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Puukko blocks a head kick by Alone.
Alone scores with a nice head shot.
Puukko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alone misses with a right hand
and Puukko counters with a nice leg kick.
Alone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puukko finds it's way round the side to connect with Alone's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alone misses with a leg kick
and Puukko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puukko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alone somewhat.
Alone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Puukko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Puukko scores with a jab.
Puukko cracks Alone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko throws a sloppy head kick and Alone moves out of range easily.
Puukko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A low kick from Alone is predictable there
and Puukko counters with an outside leg kick.
Puukko scoring well with a low kick there.
Alone is breathing heavily.
Alone throws an overhand right that lands on Puukko's shoulder, as Puukko tries to avoid the shot.
Alone throws a solid leg kick but Puukko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alone.
Alone throws a lazy head kick
and Puukko counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puukko, as that shot connected.
Puukko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puukko lands a head shot.
Alone is rocked!
Puukko closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Alone out cold! Alone corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pekka Puukko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mink Furer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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27
155 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mink Furer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Rally!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furer shoots in for a double leg but Rally sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rally tries to clinch up.
Furer slips a jab and a cross from Rally.
A big right from Rally misses.
Rally pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rally bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Furer's head.
Rally rushes Furer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rally throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Furer blocks it with crossed arms.
Furer wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rally creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rally breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Furer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rally is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Furer is controlling him.
Rally really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Furer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rally is keeping the position for now.
Furer throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Furer is looking to work some ground and pound but Rally has wrist control.
Rally working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furer.
Furer throwing strikes from guard but Rally blocks nicely.
Furer wants to pass the guard but Rally is keeping the position.
Furer throws a big elbow that misses.
Furer won't allow Rally to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furer has gone for a leg lock! Rally slips out almost immediately though and dives into Furer's guard.
Furer is trying to keep Rally in close.
Furer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rally doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rally manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Furer looking for a sweep. Not yet Furer, not yet.
Rally must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Furer striking off his back but it's not causing Rally any problems.
Furer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rally doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Furer is tightening it up a little... Rally has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rally reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rally taps out! Nice BJJ there by Furer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mink Furer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Nurminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
166 lbs
10 - 2 - 2 |
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28
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasi Nurminen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson throws a body punch but Nurminen moves out of range.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurminen.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurminen.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
Ferguson gets a clinch.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by Nurminen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurminen.
Ferguson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferguson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurminen controls his hands.
Nurminen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurminen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurminen.
Nurminen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurminen tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Nurminen misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurminen tries to clinch up.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Nurminen avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurminen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Nurminen.
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurminen avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferguson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferguson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nurminen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurminen tries to get to full guard but Ferguson has control of the leg.
Nurminen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen trying to control from the bottom.
Ferguson is looking for a kimura here.
Ferguson wants to pass to mount but Nurminen is defending the position.
Ferguson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurminen is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nurminen defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferguson.
Nurminen is trying to stand.
Nurminen wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurminen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferguson wants to pass to mount but Nurminen is defending the position.
Ferguson not doing much here.
Ferguson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurminen gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throwing strikes from guard but Nurminen blocks nicely.
Ferguson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurminen's head.
Ferguson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurminen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferguson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson throws an elbow that misses. Nurminen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferguson's guard. Nice move by Nurminen!
Nurminen controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurminen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Ferguson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nurminen defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Nurminen wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
Nurminen lands an overhand right.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws a hook but Nurminen avoids it easily.
Nurminen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurminen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferguson lands with a shot to the body.
Nurminen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ferguson enables Nurminen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ferguson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tony Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurminen trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Nurminen tries to pass.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Nurminen postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pasi Nurminen just wasn't active enough.
Nurminen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Nurminen moves out of range.
Ferguson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nurminen rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurminen.
Ferguson rushes Nurminen and presses him up against the cage.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurminen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Nurminen taking a breather.
Good body shot from Ferguson.
Nurminen tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Nurminen fails to land.
Nurminen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferguson up against the cage.
Ferguson tries to work over Nurminen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurminen trying to control the position but instead, Ferguson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nurminen into the cage.
Ferguson is working Nurminen over against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurminen tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Nurminen back against the cage.
Nurminen breaks from the clinch.
Nurminen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurminen looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurminen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nurminen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurminen looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
Ferguson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Nurminen.
Ferguson pushes Nurminen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurminen working aggressively here.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Nurminen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nurminen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurminen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nurminen scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Nurminen on the inside.
Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurminen or not.
Nurminen gets through Ferguson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurminen misses with some punches.
Nurminen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurminen blocking some punches.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Nurminen prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
A short left from Nurminen.
Tony Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Nurminen.
Nurminen gets through Ferguson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferguson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nurminen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Nurminen blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nurminen gets underhooks to prevent Ferguson's takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nurminen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by Nurminen.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurminen's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pasi Nurminen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nurminen throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Nurminen throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson digs a good body shot into Nurminen's ribs.
Nurminen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Nurminen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferguson.
Nurminen throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Nurminen misses with a two punch combination.
Nurminen tries to keep at a distance but Ferguson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurminen is looking to control Ferguson's arms but Ferguson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nurminen has his back to the cage.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Nurminen controls the action.
Nurminen prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurminen controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Nurminen.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nurminen.
Ferguson tightens his grip and picks Nurminen up, before dumping him to the ground. Nurminen manages to land in guard.
Ferguson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferguson distracts Nurminen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurminen is controlling Ferguson's posture.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Ferguson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurminen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurminen, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurminen keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Nurminen trying to control the position here.
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferguson lands with a right hand.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Nurminen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson cracks Nurminen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
Ferguson defending well as Nurminen loads up on a big left hand.
Nurminen lands with a cross.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson works Nurminen's body with a nice hook.
Nurminen throws a good cross that connects.
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nurminen tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurminen misses with the combination.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Nurminen moves out of range.
Pasi Nurminen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurminen is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
Nurminen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
Pasi Nurminen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Nurminen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson lands a nice shot that snaps Nurminen's head back.
Ferguson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurminen's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson gets tackled into the cage by Nurminen. Nurminen maintains the clinch.
Nurminen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurminen can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson gets through Nurminen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurminen prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurminen.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurminen works on Ferguson's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurminen looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferguson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurminen backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurminen blocking some punches.
Nurminen prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Nurminen blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ferguson really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurminen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson lands with a nice body punch.
Nurminen slips a jab from Ferguson.
Nurminen moves forwards but Ferguson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nurminen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurminen darts in trying to clinch
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Nurminen takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurminen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Ferguson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nurminen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
Ferguson presses Nurminen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurminen.
A short body shot lands from Ferguson as the two fighters clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nurminen trying to stall but Ferguson improves his position.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferguson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurminen.
Nurminen blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Nurminen misses with a body punch.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurminen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurminen blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nurminen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Nurminen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen tries to move into range but Ferguson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nurminen tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson sizes up Nurminen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nurminen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferguson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurminen's hands.
Ferguson clinches up against the cage.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurminen is trying to maintain a safe position but Ferguson gets an underhook and turns Nurminen into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Nurminen blocks an uppercut.
Nurminen blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferguson.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurminen's elbow.
Ferguson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nurminen works on Ferguson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nurminen lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Nurminen - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
A nice left hand lands by Nurminen.
Nurminen lands a nice uppercut.
Nurminen tries to stall but Ferguson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurminen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferguson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurminen.
A hook to the body from Nurminen.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Nurminen controls the action.
Ferguson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferguson.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurminen's elbow.
Nurminen tries to stall but Ferguson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferguson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurminen is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Oh Nurminen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Nurminen lands with a light punch inside.
Ferguson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurminen taking a breather.
Ferguson cracks Nurminen with a nice body shot.
A short right from Ferguson.
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson has hold of one of Nurminen's legs. Nurminen is fighting the takedown attempt but Ferguson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ferguson loads up on a big left hand. Nurminen felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ferguson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Nurminen can't hide his disappointment, as Ferguson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Ferguson!
Tony Ferguson is the new lightweight champion!
Tony Ferguson made sure to mention his sponsor, Hopkins Athletics in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menoza Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Kviser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Menoza Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mister Kviser!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kviser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torres swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kviser counters with a shoot takedown. Torres fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Kviser from controlling successfully.
Torres has control of Kviser's left arm, preventing Kviser from doing any damage.
Kviser trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kviser is controlling him.
Kviser trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mister Kviser wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kviser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torres is fending him off so far but Kviser persists. Nope, Torres circles away and we're back to standing.
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Kviser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torres is fending him off so far but Kviser persists. Nope, Torres circles away and we're back to standing.
Menoza Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Kviser.
Kviser has his takedown stuffed
and Torres counters with a one-two to the body.
Kviser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kviser gets slowly back to his feet.
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kviser fails with a takedown attempt.
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Kviser counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kviser.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Torres stops a takedown attempt from Kviser.
Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kviser ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kviser fails with the takedown
and Torres counters with a left and a right that stings Kviser.
Nice defenses there by Kviser.
Menoza Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kviser manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kviser is defended easily by Torres.
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kviser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Kviser shoots in.
Kviser fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Torres sprawls well initially but Kviser persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Torres wants to control but Kviser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torres gets full guard.
Torres is looking to stand up but Kviser isn't so interested in that idea.
Kviser slips nicely into half guard.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Torres is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kviser connects with a nice short shot to Torres's temple.
Kviser is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres is defending against the submission attempts here by Kviser.
Kviser maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Torres could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kviser has cracked it and Torres is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kviser!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mister Kviser!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mister Kviser thanked Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ming Maoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is UFC - Face the Pain. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ming Maoki!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maoki has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Maoki fails to land.
Maoki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pettis's elbow.
Maoki lands a right hand.
Maoki breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Maoki as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Pettis.
Donk. Maoki catches Pettis right on the button with a cross.
Pettis scores with a takedown into Maoki's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maoki keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pettis defends it easily.
Pettis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pettis defends it easily.
Maoki working for a triangle but Pettis defends it easily.
Maoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pettis passes Maoki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pettis works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis trying to control but Maoki is having none of it.
Pettis looking to ground and pound but Maoki is blocking nicely.
Maoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Pettis has a good base and remains in mount.
Maoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pettis looking to ground and pound but Maoki is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis wants to finish this one by submission but Maoki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pettis.
Maoki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pettis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maoki wants to pass the guard but Pettis is keeping the position.
Pettis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maoki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis working for a triangle but Maoki defends it easily.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Maoki from controlling successfully.
Pettis working for a triangle but Maoki defends it easily.
Maoki wants to control from the top but Pettis keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maoki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pettis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pettis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maoki is keeping the position for now.
Pettis stays in close to Maoki's body and controls the position.
Pettis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pettis tries to free his leg and advance position but Maoki is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pettis is aware though and is defending well.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Maoki keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettis drops back looking for a leg! Maoki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maoki manages to kick Pettis off! Pettis jumps back into Maoki's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Maoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Pettis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maoki leaves Pettis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maoki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maoki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pettis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pettis closes the distance and clinches.
Pettis fails to pull guard.
Maoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Pettis jumps guard but Maoki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
Maoki manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maoki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pettis dodges the punch combination from Maoki.
Maoki with a jab.
Ming Maoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maoki stuns Pettis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pettis.
Pettis dives in and grabs Maoki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maoki pushes down on Pettis's head and hops out.
Maoki stuffs the takedown attempt from Pettis. Pettis gets slowly back to his feet.
Maoki is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Maoki coming out on top.
Donk. Maoki catches Pettis right on the button with a cross.
Maoki misses with a two punch combination.
Maoki swings widly with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pettis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Maoki keeps moving.
Pettis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pettis defends it easily.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Maoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anthony Pettis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Maoki keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pettis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pettis forces his way into half guard.
Pettis seems to be working for a kimura but Maoki defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maoki is just riding it out for now. Pettis eventually gives up the hold.
Pettis trying to pass the guard but Maoki defending well.
Maoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pettis wants to control but Maoki is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pettis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maoki tries to roll over but Pettis keeps him under control.
Pettis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Pettis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pettis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Maoki throws a right hand that misses
and Pettis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pettis.
Pettis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pettis has managed to get both his arms back between Maoki's legs - danger averted.
Pettis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pettis throws a big elbow that misses.
Pettis trying to control but Maoki is working from the bottom.
Pettis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maoki is keeping the position for now.
Maoki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pettis has picked Maoki up and slammed him! Maoki can't keep hold of the triangle and Pettis manages to pass to side control!
Pettis is putting a hurting on Maoki here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maoki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pettis's best efforts.
Pettis wants to control but Maoki is keeping him busy.
Pettis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maoki sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maoki keeps working.
Maoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pettis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maoki tries to get to full guard but Pettis has control of the leg.
Maoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Pettis.
Pettis wants to free his trapped foot but Maoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pettis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maoki!
Pettis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Pettis has a good base and remains in mount.
Pettis unloads with some shots from mount but Maoki bucks and avoids them well.
Pettis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maoki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Maoki is working to get back to half guard.
Pettis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maoki is surviving well by controlling Pettis's body position as best he can.
Pettis manages to capitalize on a mistake by Maoki to take his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maoki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pettis's arms.
Maoki tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maoki trying to control the position but Pettis manages to sink in the hooks.
Pettis is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Maoki won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Pettis off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Pettis!
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